Central Coast Council is encouraging residents living in Budgewoi and the surrounding suburbs to contribute to a unique art project that will take pride of place at Noela Place Reserve.

The project will utilise community contributions from stories and pictures to visually depict the rich history of Budgewoi as well as the importance of the lake to the area.

The finished project will be unveiled at the ‘Last Regatta’ sailing event in February 2020.

Director of Connected Communities Julie Vaughan said that Council has worked closely with the community to make the project happen.

“Throughout this process, the project team has worked alongside the Noela Place community working group to develop the concept for the mural,” Ms Vaughan said.

“A key driving force behind this project is to create a deeper sense of identity and connection for Budgewoi locals and visitors to the area, and an additional bonus is that it will help deal with local graffiti in an innovative way.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said buildings make a town but people make a community.  

“By sharing our stories we create community connections to each other and to the places that we live,” Mayor Matthews said.

“I look forward to seeing the contributions from residents and would encourage everyone who is able, to participate in the project.

Members of the community are invited to contribute to the project by sending in their photos and stories before 15 November.

This can be done by:

• Submitting online centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/eoi
• At a local drop off point located at the Wyong Admin Building or Hali Bowling Club
• In person at the Halekulani Community Hall (opposite Budgewoi Coles) on the 15 November between 9am – 4pm.

For more information and to submit your photos and stories, please visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/eoi